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The Monitor's ViewWhy Ukraine speaks of civilization to AmericansIn his speech to Congress, Ukrainian leader Petro Poroshenko asked for arms to defend 'civilization' against Russian 'barbarity.' Yet Putin speaks of defending 'Russian civilization.' Why this conflict on 'civilizations'?
- A Christian Science PerspectiveKnown to God
A Christian Science perspective: Everyone is valued equally.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Congress must vote on Obama's war with ISPresident Obama would welcome the backing of lawmakers for his war on Islamic State group, or ISIS. But Congress must first debate in full view the moral underpinnings of the war.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSeeing a way forward
A Christian Science perspective: When obstacles seem insurmountable, perfect faith can give us power to proceed.
The Monitor's ViewTo save Africans from Ebola, salve their fearsThe American military's efforts against the Ebola outbreak and other examples of foreign aid must first bolster the confidence of West Africans, in dealing with fear, distrust, isolation.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveResolve of credit-card theft
A Christian Science perspective: Here’s how identity and credit-card theft can have a prayerful resolution.
The Monitor's ViewRise of common folk in Brazil, India, IndonesiaNew and popular politicians in the developing world's largest democracies come from humble origins. This trend reflects an 'equality of conditions,' or free societies that come to see dignity in each individual.
- A Christian Science Perspective The question of independence for Scotland
A Christian Science perspective.
Scottish vote: preserving the essence of enlightenmentThe Age of Empire is over. But the Age of Enlightenment -- born in England -- remains a work in progress in a world still struggling with intolerance, superstition, fear, and aggression
The Monitor's ViewNFL's need to tackle player violenceThe Ray Rice video of domestic abuse should stir both fans and the NFL to rethink football violence, not just off the field but on.
Global NewsstandRampant attacks on homeless in Japan, Cuba's sustainable farming boom, Putin's popularity in Russia, end Ebola through educationThis week's round-up of commentary covers rampant homeless attack on homeless in Japan, Cuba's sustainable farming boom, Putin's popularity will make finding a replacement hard, and fighting Ebola through education.
Readers RespondReaders Write: Education's real problem is poverty; more women needed in parliamentLetters to the Editor for September 15, 2014 weekly magazine:
Krashen: Common core doesn't fix the real problem of education– poverty.
Budd: Though the number of women in the United Kingdom's parliament doubled, the percentage of women is still too small.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveNever Fatherless
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewObama's multiple fronts to preserve countriesFrom saving Iraq from the Islamic State to saving Ukraine from Russia, President Obama tries to preserve communities bound together as nation-states or in other ways. One lesson lies in Scotland's Sept. 18 referendum on whether to split with England.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveCourage for 9/11 remembrance
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewSports betting, friends and foesEven as New Jersey opens up sports betting, Singapore offers a law to suppress online gambling to help end the country's reputation as home to match-fixing worldwide, especially on European soccer games.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSafe in God
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The Monitor's ViewWhy Muslims from US, Europe join Islamic StateHundreds of jihadists with Islamic State come the US and Europe. Most are not driven by a love of Islam but by a desire for a strong social identity. The West can prevent more IS recruits by providing that identity.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePraying for peace ... without ceasing
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewAnother way to defeat ISArabs need a hopeful model of progress if they are to rally behind the US in 'destroying' the Islamic State group. Such a democratic model is coming along well in Tunisia, the original home to the Arab Spring.
